Open AccessComparative Evaluation of Plaque Removal Effectiveness of Manual and Chewable Toothbrushes in Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Author(s) -
Gurusamy Kayalvizhi,
Sarangapani Radha,
Gajula Shivashankarappa Prathima,
Suganya Mohandoss,
Raja Venkatesan,
Selva B Arumugam
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
jaypee's international journal of clinical pediatric dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0975-1904
pISSN - 0974-7052
DOI - 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1604
Subject(s) - medicine , dentistry , randomized controlled trial , statistical significance , gingivitis , dental plaque , clinical trial , surgery
In children, manual dexterity poses a problem with the use of manual tooth brushes (MB), resulting in inefficient plaque removal. Recently, novel chewable brushes (CB) have been introduced which could overcome this problem but are less researched in children. The objective of this study is to assess and compare the plaque removal effectiveness of CB with that of MB.